http://www.techdigest.tv/2006/02/3gsm_2006_more_.html

(Yeah yeah, beats me where the original info is)

I don't care so much about the KB, but VOIP would be nice.

I'll cream my pants if they make something better...I always said it...this is the second big purchase I've ever made where I didn't have almost NO second guessing on wether or not I wanted to keep it...I'd buy anything they come out with...as long as it's better.

Another direct sign that this will happen was when London-based Matthew Allum added two new hires to his company, Openedhand , at the beginning of January. It was his work on Matchbox that first caught Nokia's attention nearly three years ago. The role that Matthew and his crew play is central to Nokia's 770 foray and a look at his activity page in the link above is an indication of where things are going and at what level of intensity.

The plot thickens...

Isn't voip coming out next OS update anyway, and keyboard, most bluetooth keyboard would work so I don't see any major improvements there. I don't think they would be releasing a new model this year...that seems too soon, or I could be totally wrong.

Maybe they'll actually add the memory it needs, and a real Standby system. ;-)

- Rich

I'm guessing they'll be addressing some of the hardware-related gripes people have been complaining about. Something along the lines of:

• More RAM (128M?)
• Better backlighting (no "stage lights" on the right)
• Fix for cracking problem around the headphone plug maybe?
• Support for powered USB host mode without external power
• Support for charging over USB port
• Niggling little things like being able to take the stylus out with the cover on
• Headset (headphone/microphone) jack for VOIP

Those are just some things off the top of my head, and I'm sure there's plenty else they could add.

Larry

I can slide that cover up and access the stylus in less than one second. I don't understand the problem on this one.

I disagree about the wired headset jack. Bluetooth ear/mike thingies are the way to go.

I'd like to see a cable included for delivering power to the 770 via a powered usb hub so that we don't have to do our own. These are available (thanks thoughtfix) for $10 from other sources. That's a bit much. Then just add a quick switch to usb host & back.

I also would vote for X terminal, openSSH and a way to establish desktop icons for applications launched via ssh commands in the X terminal in the default build. X is so nice but without a quick way to ssh to a remote X graphics app the benefit of the X server is largely obstructed.

I can see a possible RAM upgrade and even the keyboard, but I don't think Nokia is going to risk killing off the current device for a completely overhauled device that creates the ultimate Internet Tablet. I also think VoIP and even a browser and pluggins upgrade will fix a lot of the major issues with the software side of the device. I just don't see enough of a argument for much change in the hardware, and If I know companies like Nokia, they won't either.

Of course, knowing how quick Nokia is at putting out new phones, this new Internet Tablet market they seem to have created may see similarly quick device rollouts. Heck, even large companies are "creatures of habit".

The main thing I noticed is that 2006 was expected in the summer. Remember waiting for the original release? Let's see if they learned the largest lesson - - be punctual. I don't care either way about a built in KB. It would be nice if there was one that could dock on the bottom where the USB port is (even a thumb pad) but I intend to use this thing sitting on benches or at coffee shop tables... endeavours which this nice winter weather has killed off for the time being.